PongDaddy

A modern implementation of the classic Pong game with network multiplayer support and SSL encryption. Players can compete against each other over a local network with secure communication.

Features

• Real-time multiplayer gameplay
• SSL/TLS encrypted communication
• Classic Pong mechanics
• Score tracking
• Clean, minimalist graphics

Prerequisites

• C++ compiler with C++17 support
• CMake (version 3.15 or higher)
• Raylib (version 3.0 or higher)
• OpenSSL development libraries
• SSL certificates (for secure communication)

System-specific Dependencies

Ubuntu/Debian

sudo apt install cmake build-essential libraylib-dev libssl-dev

macOS

brew install cmake raylib openssl

Building

Using CMake (Recommended)

mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make

Using Make

make

Note: When using the Makefile, you can specify a custom Raylib path:

RAYLIB_PATH=/path/to/raylib make

Running the Game

1. Generate SSL certificates (required for first-time setup):

openssl req -x509 -newkey rsa:4096 -keyout key.pem -out certificate.pem -days 365 -nodes

2. Start the game:

./pongdaddy

3. Enter the other player's IP address when prompted

Controls

• J - Move paddle down
• K - Move paddle up
• ESC - Exit game

Project Structure

pongdaddy/
├── src/
│   └── main.cpp
├── CMakeLists.txt
├── Makefile
├── certificate.pem
├── key.pem
└── README.md

Security Notes

• The game uses SSL/TLS encryption for secure communication between players
• Ensure your SSL certificates are properly configured
• Keep your private key secure and never share it

Known Issues

• SSL certificate paths are currently hardcoded and need to be updated manually
• Players must be on the same local network
• Only supports two players at a time

Contributing

Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests with improvements!

License

This project is open source. Feel free to use and modify as needed.